Advanced Art of Silversmithing - Split Shank Ring with Stone By appointment
Cost $165 (includes bezel wire & ring wire, you will need to purchase a stone and silver sheet metal $15 and up)
​Instructor: Dave Young
Advanced Silversmithing class! If you have taken the Beginners Art of Silversmithing or something comparable, this class is the next step in your jewelry endeavors. This class will concentrate on how to make a split ring shank from scratch to fit to size. You will also have the option to use a plain silver bezel to shape around your stone along with some other decorative bezel options. You will then cut, solder, shape the sterling silver bezel and securely attach a handmade back-plate to your bezel and file and polish. Mastering these simple techniques is the beginning of designing high quality artist jewelry and you take home a beautiful ring that showcases your new skills!
***Experience creating a bezel will be very helpful in this class. And students wanting to get a head start you can make your bezel for your stone ahead of time. Just don't set it until the class.
*** You may bring your own stone.& material.
Cancellation:Class Fee fully refundable prior to 48 hours of your class date.